{{summary Infobox_Contents | texttopic_name =To atone is to make up for the past. More specificallyAtonement |subtopics = Views on atonement - [[Ransom theory]], [[Satisfaction theory]], [[Penal substitution theory]], [[Moral-influence theory]], [[Governmental theory]]* [[Sin]], [[Sacrifice]], [[Justification]], [[Salvation]], [[Theosis]], the word atonement refers to the sacrificial work of Christ for sinners[[Grace]] |opinion_pieces = {{short_opinions}}* {{ebd}} * [[Atonement in Romans (G. It refers to the state of being at one or being reconciled because of the death of ChristG.)]] |}}
{{overview}}To atone is to make up for the past. More specifically, the word atonement refers to the sacrificial work of Christ for sinners. It refers to the state of being at one or being reconciled because of the death of Christ.
{{also}} {{ebd}}===Explanations of the atonement of Christ===
* [http://www.soundofgrace.com/apr98/page6.htm Erroneous Theories of the Atonement] by William W. Sasser
* [http://www.founders.org/library/boyce1/ch28.html Atonement of Christ] by [[James Petigru Boyce]]
* [http://www.biblical-theology.com/moralgov/hisatone.htm Historical Opinions as to the Nature of Christ's Atoning Death] by Gordon Olson (excellent brief overview)
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